This weekend, UCF students will have a unique opportunity to meet with local journalism professionals.
If you are planning to pursue a career in the journalism industry, the Radio Television Digital News Association is hosting their annual Spring Seminar on Saturday, Feb. 16. It will be held in the Nicholson School of Communication from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Advance tickets are available for $8, or $15 at the door. If you are a RTDNA member, tickets will be $10 at the door. Contact rtdna@gmail.com to purchase tickets, or Rebecca Bormel at 410-294-7252. Your ticket will include lunch and access to all sessions throughout the day.
Students will be able to get their resume critiqued, but also learn about multimedia journalism, writing breaking news, tips for getting your first job and much more from industry professionals and UCF journalism professors. Students are encouraged to dress professionally, and to bring a laptop, smartphone and business cards if they are available.
Check out the RTDNA Annual Spring Seminar Facebook event for more details and the schedule for the entire day.